We have an exciting opportunity as a HR Business Partner to join our HR & OD team at Brent Council to support the organisation through transformative change. If you’re a proactive HR professional looking for a rewarding challenge, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in advancing your career with us Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brent’s diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here. The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community so it is an exciting time to join us. The Post We are seeking a dynamic and experienced HR Business Partner to join our team. In this role, you will collaborate closely with senior leaders to align HR strategies with business objectives, driving organisational success. You’ll provide expert guidance on employee relations, performance management, and employee development, ensuring a positive work environment. Additionally, you will support recruitment, onboarding, and retention strategies to build and maintain a high-performing workforce. By analysing HR data, you will help drive informed decision-making and contribute to improving overall business outcomes. As a flexible working organisation, you will have the option to work two days a week from home The Person You will be a passionate HR professional with excellent knowledge and understanding of human resources best practice with a thorough understanding of the practical application of current and upcoming employment law. An effective communicator, with influencing and persuasion skills together with evidence of success in building and forming working relationships based on credibility and integrity. Closing date: 16 March 2025 (23:59) Additional Information Location: Civic centre and other locations from time to time If you are interested in applying for this job, please start by clicking the "Apply Now" button below. You must provide a supporting statement as part of your application that clearly shows how you meet the criteria on the Person Specification. We will accept a CV in support of your application, however, you should still provide a supporting statement. Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community. We positively encourage all applicants to self-identify their characteristics in the diversity survey section in the application. We are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that posts working with children, young people and vulnerable adults are subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances. The information we collect from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas and your data protection rights, can be found here. Brent has a positive approach to flexible working. As a disability confident employer Brent welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including “non-visible” disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on recruitmentbrent.gov.uk